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A chicken casserole with a creamy base and cracker topping. Can be frozen before or after baking. Makes 6 servings. American cuisine.

Ingredients

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  • 4½ cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 4– oz cream cheese, (room temperature)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp dried onion powder
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, (crushed)
  • 5 Tbsp butter, (melted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Combine chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and cream of chicken soup. Spread into prepared pan.
  3. Combine crushed crackers and butter, sprinkle over chicken mixture..
  4. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes.

Notes

You can use any cooked chicken in this dish. Rotisserie chicken, chicken breasts, chicken thighs, and chicken tenderloins all work great in this recipe. This is equally delicious with leftover turkey. This is equally delicious with leftover turkey. Can I make Million Dollar Chicken Casserole ahead of time? Yes! This makes a great make-ahead meal. Prepare the casserole and spread in a casserole dish. Cover the pan and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. For best results, bring the casserole to room temperature before baking. For best results, bring the casserole to room temperature before baking. Can I freeze Million Dollar Chicken Casserole? Yes! You can freeze the casserole baked or unbaked. To bake the casserole after freezing, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed below. To reheat the casserole after freezing, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake at 350ºF for 30 to 40 minutes. To bake the casserole after freezing, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed below. To reheat the casserole after freezing, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake at 350ºF for 30 to 40 minutes. To reheat the casserole after freezing, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake at 350ºF for 30 to 40 minutes. Variations/Additions: mushrooms spinach bell peppers onions green peas carrots broccoli mushrooms spinach bell peppers onions green peas carrots broccoli You can use any flavor of condensed cream of soup. I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken & Mushroom Soups in this dish to control the sodium. You can buy it by the case at Amazon: Cream of Chjcken: Cream of Mushroom: Need Gluten-free soup? You can buy it here: Cream of Chicken: Cream of Mushroom: Here is our recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup: Substitute mushroom bouillon to make cream of mushroom soup. I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken & Mushroom Soups in this dish to control the sodium. You can buy it by the case at Amazon: Cream of Chjcken: Cream of Mushroom: Need Gluten-free soup? You can buy it here: Cream of Chicken: Cream of Mushroom: Here is our recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup: Substitute mushroom bouillon to make cream of mushroom soup. You can buy it by the case at Amazon: Cream of Chjcken: Cream of Mushroom: Cream of Chjcken: Cream of Mushroom: Need Gluten-free soup? You can buy it here: Cream of Chicken: Cream of Mushroom: Cream of Chicken: Cream of Mushroom: Here is our recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup: Substitute mushroom bouillon to make cream of mushroom soup. Substitute mushroom bouillon to make cream of mushroom soup. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Serve the casserole as described in the notes to accompany sides if desired.
This Chicken Casserole is a family favorite. We make this at least once a month. When it comes to what to serve with this dish, I have some delicious ideas for you. Serve the casserole over white rice or egg noodles. A crisp, fresh salad with a tangy vinaigrette works wonderfully to cut through the casserole’s creaminess. Steamed or roasted vegetables like green beans or Brussels sprouts offer a nice textural balance and a bit of natural sweetness. For a heartier option, a side of buttery garlic bread or warm, fluffy rolls is perfect for mopping up any delicious sauce. Here are a few of our favorite recipes from the website that go great with this easy chicken casserole:

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